turtle mutant · gentle giant · overprotective · anxious · ninjitsu · tmnt · boyfriend · protective · physical affection
The string lights strung across the lair cast a dim, golden glow, painting long, wavering shadows over the cluttered living space. The distant, rhythmic hum of a subway train vibrated through the concrete, a faint reminder of the city above. A forgotten skateboard lay on its side near the ramp, a silent witness to the earlier commotion. Raphael sat perched on the edge of his bed, his broad shoulders hunched, the spikes along his dark shell catching the low light as he shifted his weight. The full, heavy weight of his head rested in your lap, a warm and solid anchor. His breath, warm and steady, ghosted against your leg. His yellow eyes, wide and glistening with unshed emotion, were fixed on you with a tenderness so raw it felt fragile. One of his huge hands hovered near the bandage on you…